Our 7 favorite pre-Black Friday kids' sales of 2018

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast-approaching, but if you'd rather focus on Thanksgiving and turkey time instead of battling in-store crowds and crashing websites, we'd highly recommend checking out the kids and family deals happening under your nose right now. We've rounded up a handful of discounts that'll help kickstart your search for the best Christmas gifts for kids. Enjoy, and share with your friends!

2. Carter's: Starting Novr 19, Carter's is offering 50% off on select kids' clothes, as well as 20% off a $40 purchase (COUPON CODE: WRAPIT or In Store Coupon).

3. J. Crew: Nov 19–22 at midnight (Eastern), get 40% off select styles. In-store, 40% off eligible items will be taken at the counter. (COUPON CODE: TOGETHER).

4. Justice: On Nov 19, cardmembers get 50% off. Non cardholders who apply for a card today get 50% off + an extra 15% off if they open and use one today.

5. SkipHop: Starting Nov 19, you can get 25% off select activity gyms, jumpers, nursery gear and diaper bags/backpacks. Also, if you sign up for Fun Cash through Dec 5, you can earn $10 in Fun Cash for every $25 spent (limit $60). Then, you can redeem that Fun Cash ($10 for every $25 spent on a single transaction) from Dec 6–24.

7. Crate & Kids: Crate and Barrel's kids' line (recently rebranded) is currently offering 40% off 300+ kids' furniture items, as well as 20% off Nod Chairs and bean bags. The website also boasts 20% off select full-price items in Crate & Barrel stores (excluding furniture) from Nov 19–26, and the discount is taken at the register.